PERUMBAKKAM SHIVA TEMPLE
PERUMABAKKEESWARAR TEMPLE
The Linga has a square Aavudaiyar. The ancient temple was big. All the deities of a Shiva temple are found in this temple. There is a pond near this temple. The Sthala Virukshas of the temple were Peepal Tree and Vilva tree. This temple was worshipped by Sage Agasthya. Agasthya was blessed by lord Shiva in this placed. The place was erlier called Perum Bakkiyam and Shiva Perum Bakkiya Eeswarar. The people who worshipped Shiva here were believed to be blessed with all goodness in their lives. The temple was completely destroyed and only the Linga and Nandhi was left behind. The Linga was found under a tree. Later a very small temple was built for the Linga. Now a temple has been built for the Lord.
The Linga has a square Aavudaiyar. The ancient temple was big. All the deities of a Shiva temple are found in this temple. There is a pond near this temple. The Sthala Virukshas of the temple were Peepal Tree and Vilva tree. This temple was worshipped by Sage Agasthya. Agasthya was blessed by lord Shiva in this placed. The place was erlier called Perum Bakkiyam and Shiva Perum Bakkiya Eeswarar. The people who worshipped Shiva here were believed to be blessed with all goodness in their lives. The temple was completely destroyed and only the Linga and Nandhi was left behind. The Linga was found under a tree. Later a very small temple was built for the Linga. Now a temple has been built for the Lord.
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